Does Berkley fishing line have PFAS?
Berkley fishing line averages 78 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the 16 Berkley fishing line products graded as of October 2026, above the 74 out of 100 median for the 13 other fishing line brands graded alongside it.
Berkley fishing line averages Excellent on our four-band scale. 14 of the 16 we graded are worth buying. That is above 65% of the fishing line brands we grade.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
Berkley fishing line worth buying Good or better, best-graded first
Berkley
Fusion Spinning Combo
- Fiberglass rod, metal reel, plastic handle
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Plastic handle degradation and leaching, Acetal or polyurethane handles may release oligomers or plasticizers…
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
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Razer Tip Spinning Combo
- Fiberglass composite rod, metal reel components
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fiberglass fiber release, If the rod is cracked, splintered, or abraded during use or storage, loose…
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Berkley
Big Game Spinning Combo
- Fiberglass rod, aluminum reel, plastic components
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Fiberglass rod splintering or delamination, If the rod is cracked or damaged, small fiberglass strands may…
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
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Fusion Spincast Combo
- Plastic reel, fiberglass rod, metal components
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Plastic housing degradation and brittleness, Spincast reel housings are typically ABS or polycarbonate…
4 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Berkley
Lr20fd Spinning Reel Fishing Reel
- Aluminum spool, graphite composite body, stainless steel ball bearings
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Plastic component degradation (drag washers, o-rings, gaskets), The reel contains elastomer seals and…
Berkley
ProSpec Chrome Monofilament
- Nylon monofilament fishing line
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- UV degradation and microfiber shedding, Nylon monofilament loses tensile strength over months of sun exposure…
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
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ProSpec Chrome Premium Saltwater Braid
- Braided polyethylene fishing line
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Heavy metals, Braided fishing line is typically dyed or coated for visibility; standard azo dyes (used in…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
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TRILENE BIG GAME
- monofilament nylon fishing line
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- UV degradation and embrittlement, Nylon monofilament degrades under UV exposure over months to years…
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
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Trilene Big Game Braid
- Braided polyethylene fishing line
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Polyethylene microfiber shedding, Braided lines naturally fray and shed small plastic fibers during use and…
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Trilene Big Game Mono Leader Coil
- Monofilament nylon fishing line
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS, Nylon monofilament may not contain intentional PFAS additives, though fluorinated additives for water…
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
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Trilene Micro Ice Fishing Line
- Monofilament nylon fishing line
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastic shedding in water, All monofilament lines shed fine particles over time from mechanical abrasion…
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
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Trilene Sensation
- Monofilament nylon fishing line
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Thermal decomposition / combustion fumes, Heating or burning nylon monofilament above ~200°C can release…
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
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Trilene XL
- Nylon monofilament fishing line
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- UV and thermal degradation of nylon, Nylon monofilament degrades under sunlight and heat, becoming brittle…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
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Trilene XT Monofilament Fishing Line
- Nylon monofilament (extruded polymer)
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Nylon polymer degradation and microplastic release, Extended UV and thermal exposure can cause nylon…
3 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Berkley
Vanish Fluorocarbon
- Fluorocarbon monofilament fishing line
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS, Fluorocarbon monofilament lines contain fluorinated polymers that persist in the environment…
5 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
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Fluorocarbon GinClear Line
- Fluorocarbon monofilament fishing line
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- PFAS, Fluorocarbon monofilament is a solid PFAS polymer; any lost line entering waterways or soil will…
5 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
Better fishing line from other brands
Graded higher than the Berkley average of 78.
Ande
Monofilament
- Monofilament nylon fishing line
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastic shedding during use
Ande
Premium Monofilament (Bulk) 100LB BY THE YARD
- Monofilament nylon fishing line
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- Microplastic fragmentation
Ande
Premium Green 1/4 Spool
- Monofilament nylon fishing line
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
- UV degradation and polymer brittleness
2 hazards checked on this product. See all of them.
The same question, asked of the other fishing line brands
Best average grade first. Berkley averages 78.
See every Berkley product we grade on the Berkley brand page, or the full fishing line ranking.